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America’s communities never rest. That’s why people who work in public service never quit. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees

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In a victory for Pennsylvania library workers and the communities they serve, the employees of Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Free Public Library voted overwhelmingly last month to form their union through @afscmecouncil13. They’re getting ready to negotiate their first contract, and plan to seek fair wages, stronger workplace protections and a greater voice in shaping the future of the library. taken in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania by @afscme

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AFSCME members haven’t just witnessed the last 90 years of history—we’ve helped shape it. From the Memphis sanitation strike to organizing cultural workers, our union has always been powered by activists, organizers, and fighters who stand up for working people and create lasting change. Discover more at www.afscme90th.org. by @afscme

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The AFSCME family is mourning Lillian Roberts, former executive director of DC 37 and a giant of the labor movement.

She organized hospital workers in Chicago and later in New York City. In 1969, she went to jail for two weeks for defying then-Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and leading a strike of state hospital workers. She believed no fight for working people was too hard or too risky.

Roberts was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She built power for working people at a time when very few Black women held positions of union leadership. She helped found the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and made history as the first Black woman to serve as New York State Industrial Commissioner. She later served as executive director of @dc37nyc, leading the large AFSCME council with extraordinary toughness, vision and commitment to working people. Roberts left a lasting mark on DC 37, on the 1.4-million-member AFSCME family, and on generations of labor leaders who follow her. by @afscme

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Workers at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio, are proud to keep the self-described venue for independent film and visual arts exhibitions running. Seeking a voice on the job, they formed a union through @afscme_8oh in November 2024. And just this month, they secured their first contract. That’s the union difference. taken in Columbus, Ohio by @afscme

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Libraries and museums aren't just institutions of learning. They also provide essential resources to the communities that need them most. That’s why AFSCME members’ recent win is so important. by @afscme

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This 4th of July, we celebrate the promise of freedom and recognize that true freedom includes the ability to earn a fair wage, have a safe workplace, and provide for our families with dignity. by @afscme

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It’s been one year since the so-called big beautiful bill has passed, and its costs are clear. Millions of working people have lost their health care or had their food support slashed. Meanwhile, public service workers are expected to do more while the funding that supports their work is cut.

Are you feeling the effects of the bill? Tell us about it by taking our survey. Link in bio. by @afscme

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There’s nothing to celebrate about this anniversary.

One year since the Trump administration passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” we headed down to the National Mall to check in with people & see how they were doing. Spoiler alert: Not great.

Learn more about the damage this legislation is having on working families and how we can fight back at the link in bio. taken in Washington D. C. by @afscme

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Before the confetti rained down on the massive crowds that celebrated the New York Knicks’ historic NBA championship, AFSCME members did some important prep work. Members of Local 1455 (@dc37nyc ) spent days preparing the parade route, moving street signs and installing the special "Champions Way" signs that transformed Broadway into the center of the celebration. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio. taken in New York City by @afscme

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AFSCME members just won big! The administration tried to disqualify public service workers from receiving Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on supposed political disagreements.

We said: No way. And last night, the court agreed!

PSLF is a lifeline for public service workers. It gives people an opportunity to access the higher education needed for a career in public service — benefiting not just themselves but the communities they serve.

This is why we get organized! by @afscme

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BYE BYE!! They’re usually better at the rebrand than this because…this is quite transparently bad! “The Working Families Tax Cut,” yet working families are paying more and the richest people got tax breaks? Hello? #afscmepartner by @afscme

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A year ago, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by anti-worker extremists in Congress. Since then, more than 770,000 children are no longer receiving SNAP benefits. Hundreds of hospitals are at risk of closing . The cost of health care coverage is skyrocketing. And that’s just a snapshot of this legislation, which represents the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in our nation’s history. It’s also why we need to get organized. by @afscme

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